coven
an assembly of witches, especially a group of thirteen.
Origin of coven
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How to use coven in a sentence
She’s actually thousands of years old, and during the Salem Witch Trials she turned a bunch of her coven members over to the Puritans to cull the weak witches, arguing the strongest would survive attempts to burn them at the stake.
Americans recognize less and less of themselves on TV, and Congress is typically portrayed as a coven of extremism.
The Real Congress Is Kinder, Gentler Than What You See on TV | Philip Elliott | February 19, 2021 | TimeKathy Bates was really good on American Horror Story: coven.
The Biggest Emmys Snubs and Surprises: 'Modern Family,' McConaughey, and More | Kevin Fallon | August 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTGuggenheim pulled the confirmed bachelor into her coven of beatnik friends.
Casa de la Torre: The Museum of Mexico’s Liberace | Brandon Presser | March 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTOn American Horror Story: coven, Jessica Lange plays a drunk witch.
The Best TV Shows of 2013: ‘Orange Is the New Black,’ ‘Breaking Bad’ and More | Kevin Fallon | December 13, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
Entertainment Weekly Stevie Nicks to guest star on American Horror Story: coven.
'50 Shades of Grey' Pushed to 2015, ‘Divergent’ Trailer Released | Culture Team | November 13, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTBut coven is also groundbreaking in ways, at least at this point in its run, that it may not be receiving credit for.
‘Boy Parts’ Proves ‘American Horror Story: Coven’ Is the Boldest Drama on TV | Kevin Fallon | October 17, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTHe nodded, and followed the priest and the worshipers into the main part of the coven.
The Status Civilization | Robert SheckleyAt the far end of the block he could see the tiny red light of the coven.
The Status Civilization | Robert SheckleyHis nearest shelter now was the Wee coven, about half a mile away.
The Status Civilization | Robert SheckleyBut he kept on crawling, and at last he reached the door of the coven.
The Status Civilization | Robert SheckleyHelen Fraser, of the same “coven,” was a most dangerous witch.
Witch Stories | E. Lynn (Elizabeth Lynn) Linton
British Dictionary definitions for coven
/ (ˈkʌvən) /
a meeting of witches
a company of 13 witches
Origin of coven
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